Tarextumab
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| Type | ? |
| Source | Human |
| Target | Notch 2, Notch 3 |
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| Other names | OMP-59R5 |
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| Formula | C6338H9804N1700O1990S48 |
| Molar mass | 143196.94 g·mol−1 |
Tarextumab (formerly OMP-59R5) is a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting the Notch 2/3 receptors. It is being tested as a possible treatment for cancer. In January 2015, the US FDA granted orphan drug designation to tarextumab for the treatment of pancreatic cancer and lung cancer.[1] Two early stage clinical trials have reported encouraging results.[1]
See also
- Notch signaling pathway, e.g. in embryo tissue development
References
- ^ a b "Tarextumab Gets FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Lung, Pancreatic Cancer". 2015. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-02-05.